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Our Fifteen Favorite PRIV Unboxing Videos and User Reviews To Datehttp://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/11/our-eight-favorite-priv-unboxing-videos-and-user-reviews-to-date/
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/11/our-eight-favorite-priv-unboxing-videos-and-user-reviews-to-date/#respondWed, 11 Nov 2015 16:15:40 +0000http://blogs.blackberry.com/?p=28682/ Read More]]>There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the PRIV, and few better ways to convey them than through some hands-on time with the device. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the best unboxing videos and hands-on reviews we could find, along with key quotes underneath them. Check them out below (and while you’re at it, read how major reviewers feel about the PRIV):

Jamie Frier: The major thing with BlackBerry, in addition to this QWERTY keyboard is DTEK…a very well laid-out, easy to understand, easy to follow way of working out exactly how secure your smartphone is.

Tim Schofield: There’s a little raise to the display above the bottom speaker grill which makes it really easy to slide the display up; really good design when it comes to that…I’m super excited to try this [phone] out.

Aftab Husain: The hardware keyboard felt very nice, it gave me that feeling that you’d get on a BlackBerry 9900 or any of BlackBerry’s keyboard devices.

BlackBerry Flow: BlackBerry has always been really good at input, and the PRIV is obviously a testament to BlackBerry’s best competitive advantage. PRIV is thin, well-balanced, and nothing changes as it shifts. This device is well-conceived and well-engineered.

Phone Dog: The device appears to be very well made and very well thought out…BlackBerry left many of the things that made stock Android great, and tweaked many of the not so great things.

Bored at Work: I like that BlackBerry has designed something that isn’t too bulky, doesn’t give that bulky feeling, and still gives you something that you can carry around.

Droid Life: [The keyboard] really does sort of look just like an old-school BlackBerry keyboard…I actually can’t wait to sort of try it out a bit.

Erica Griffin: I wanna take some time to play around with this and see how I feel, but this is something that I’d really end up using as a daily driver.

BerryReporter: It’s a nice feel when you open up the keyboard. There’s really no effort to it. It’s a very lightweight device.

John McCann, Tech Radar: Going on-screen now…It looks really, really nice. The high-resolution is great, QHD as I said, 5.4 inches, and it’s right up there with the best phones on the market.

Russell Holly, Android Central: It actually feels really good when you hold it, you can almost reach the entire side of the phone.

Carphone Warehouse: Just like on BlackBerry 10, [the Hub] brings all your communications to one screen…You can even get to it quickly by swiping up and right from the home button.

Chris Barraclough, Recombu: We’ve got a proper full on keyboard there, but it’s also touch sensitive, and acts basically like a trackpad…One of the interesting things is that the keys act as shortcuts in Android as well.

Total Tech (Editor’s note: we included this second video from Total Tech because it was just. so. awesome.): In my opinion, the iPhone can kick rocks. The BlackBerry wins. It’s just that much different. It does so much more and has so much more potential than what we see from the iPhone.

]]>http://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/11/our-eight-favorite-priv-unboxing-videos-and-user-reviews-to-date/feed/0priv unboxing2ncgreeneThe BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition Takes Flighthttp://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/09/the-blackberry-passport-silver-edition-takes-flight/
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/09/the-blackberry-passport-silver-edition-takes-flight/#respondThu, 03 Sep 2015 20:42:07 +0000http://blogs.blackberry.com/?p=27277/ Read More]]>Earlier this year, we met a pilot who just can’t live without either of his passports. As a geophysicist who scouts out precious metal deposits from the air, Max Salman always packs his BlackBerry Passport first, and who can blame him?

In that first Q&A, Max named a few of his paramount features. To catch you up with the highlights:

The Churchill Club is Silicon Valley’s premier business and technology forum. The non-profit organization has been around for almost 30 years and includes 7,000 members. It is known for dynamic, in-the-news programs where global business and thought leaders meet to discuss and debate, inform and educate, forecast and evaluate. The organization presents up to 40 programs each year in support of innovation, economic growth, and societal benefit, with an emphasis on actionable takeaways and insights.

The intimate breakfast brought together some of the leading business leaders and thinkers in Silicon Valley with BlackBerry executives, customers, media and industry analysts. John Chen spoke about the role of security in mobility, the importance of providing cross-platform solutions, what it’s like to lead a company in a turnaround and more.

Watch the full video of the hour-long discussion and Q&A via the YouTube video below:

Last week I caught up with the BBM for Android Product Manager, Pirasanna, and he walked me through some of the highlights of this new update, like the user-centric experience and how they kept the app fresh, but familiar, at the same time. (Spoiler alert – it wasn’t easy).

We’ve cited many written reviews for both the BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Classic (check HERE for a roundup of written news and reviews related to the two devices arriving at AT&T, with many links included to prior global roundups, so feel free to follow those to get the big picture.)

This time, I’m rounding up the best video reviews for the BlackBerry Classic, where you’ll repeatedly hear praises for the phone’s build quality, navigation and productivity features.

“If you are a BlackBerry user, or were a BlackBerry user, reuniting with the BlackBerry Classic feels like reuniting with a best friend,” saysThe Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern. “The Classic lives up to its name. In fact, this is the best BlackBerry ever.”

“The Best BlackBerry in Years”

PhoneDog’s Cam Bunton calls the BlackBerry Classic “the best BlackBerry in years,” and says it is “everything that BlackBerry users need it to be. It’s a current, up-to-date phone with great build quality, and an almost-perfect physical keyboard and control system . . . [I]t’s a really solid device.”

“Tiny Details…Contribute to the Premium Feel”

Michael Fisher of Pocketnowsays the BlackBerry Classic “feels important in the hand.”

“As the name implies, the BlackBerry Classic is meant to evoke the best of times gone by for [BlackBerry fans],” he says. “Its heavy chassis combines cool metal, rubberized plastic and Gorilla Glass 3 for a package that feels high-quality, durable, and above all, important in the hand. Even tiny details like the travel and feedback of the metal side keys contribute to the premium feel. It’s like the Moleskine of smartphones.”

“Stands out for being Unique”

Michael Kukielka of the DetroitBORG tech news video channel says the BlackBerry Classic “stands out for being unique,” and cites the phone’s “rugged durability” as well as the phone’s productivity features, such as the BlackBerry Hub and Blend, which are all demonstrated in this excellently-shot, in-depth review.

“It’s a great device [for] typing out long emails . . . It’s going to be a great investment as [either] a primary or secondary device. It has some of the best-in-class security, and with BES12, you can use this at pretty much any company, and it will work great as both a consumer and work phone. Great keyboard, good screen, great build quality, excellent call quality and great battery.”

“The Classic is About Getting Things Done”

“I do believe [the BlackBerry Classic] has what it takes to win some of the old faithful back,” saysClove’s Jon Love. “It is focused on mobile productivity, but it is not really slacking when you consider the key specifications and features . . . The Classic is still, at the core, about getting things done, [in] a form factor and price that works for many.”

“I’m Kind of Loving it”

N4BB’s J.T. Teran was pleasantly surprised by the device after not being warm to the idea, initially. “We’ve been really happy with how the BlackBerry Classic has performed,” he says. “I wasn’t expecting to like this . . . I was a pretty heavy critic [but] after having used it . . . I’m kind of loving it . . . Again, I really, really like this device.”

“Feels Really Nice and Premium”

TechnoBuffalo’s Jon Rettinger says he “still gets excited to unbox BlackBerry devices,” and then humorously fumbles the unboxing over a scrap of tape he failed to slice through.

Nonetheless, Rettinger soldiered on, discovering what he sees as the successor to the Bold 9900. “The browser is three times faster . . . you’re gonna get way better battery life than the Bold, the screen is 60 percent larger . . . The build quality feels really nice and premium . . . If you’ve been looking or clamoring for a full keyboard . . . you might be looking forward to this device.”

“On par with iOS and Android”

“I think [the BlackBerry Classic’s] OS is on par with iOS and Android,” says the Toronto Star’s Raju Mudhar. “I think it does a lot of great business stuff – the messaging is a strength, the Hub, the multitasking – that all works really, really well . . . [G]ive this phone a look.”

AT&T Explains the BlackBerry Classic’s Core Features

Finally, now that AT&T is carrying it, they also have a nice video covering the BlackBerry Classic’s features:

Pricing and Availability

The BlackBerry Classic is now available at Verizon retail locations across the United States in addition to VerizonWireless.com for $99.99 with new two-year activation after $50 mail-in rebate debit card (takes up to 6 weeks and expires in 12 months). Verizon Edge is also available for eligible customers.

The factory-unlocked phone is also available through ShopBlackBerry for $449 in the US and $499 in Canada (and a number of other carriers worldwide), or via Amazon at the time of writing for $418.11 (regularly $449.99).

Check out updated global availability HERE, and then tell us what you love about the BlackBerry Classic!

“You get BBM, you get a great email experience, you get an amazing keyboard, and for the first time, you get a really fantastic camera and an amazing screen. John Chen was right – BlackBerry is back, and it’s a lot more focused than it ever was. This is one of the best enterprise devices we’ve ever used.”

“A Solid Phone with some Great Software Ideas”

Michael Kukielka of the DetroitBORG tech review channel presents a solid, in-depth review with excellent HD quality and professional narration.

“There is a lot to like about the BlackBerry Passport,” Kukielka says. “The form factor is surprisingly comfortable to use, and fits well in the pocket. The [screen is] good for websites [and it has] a nice, robust design, with stereo speakers, a bright, vivid display, solid cameras and excellent battery life [and the QWERTY keyboard. A solid phone with some great software ideas that actually work pretty well.”

“Of the two phones, the Passport is the one that feels the most sturdy – the most durable,” Bunton asserts. “It’s one of the best-looking phones, even if it is one of the most unusual-looking phones on the market. It feels incredibly solid, the keys are really well-made on the front . . . [I]t looks like a really classy package that’s gonna last you forever.”

Bunton also says the BlackBerry takes the cake in terms of the battery and overall UI speed, as for its purpose as a productivity device, he says this:

“BlackBerry created the Passport for a very specific group of people, who want a very long battery life, a great physical keyboard, a productive phone that’s fantastic for editing emails and documents. For all that stuff, the Passport is easily better than the iPhone 6 Plus.”

“Oh my God, finally – it’s the BlackBerry Passport! And you know what? I like it,” says Lisa Gade of MobileTechReview. “It’s different, certainly, and in this day and age where anything goes . . . it’s really a charming device.”

“The Experience of Using this Device is Quite Nice”

Vlogger Erica Griffin, who calls herself “The Technology Nerd Who Likes to Film Stuff,” gave herself a BlackBerry challenge: to try the device for a week as her daily driver and see how she like it.

While initially skeptical, she was pleasantly surprised.

Here’s her humorous unboxing video:

“I ended up liking how vast and wide the display is, especially when scrolling through web pages,” says Griffin. “I recommend it for being a real tool for productivity . . . The experience of using this device is quite nice.”

Watch her recount her week-plus with the BlackBerry Passport below:

“An Out-and-Out Powerhouse”

“[BlackBerry] is at the start of a new era, and they aim to return and win back the hearts of many,” saysClove’s Jon Love. “BlackBerry Passport is an out-and-out powerhouse, and it’s designed to impress . . .The Passport is for those who just want to get stuff done . . . If I was on a business trip or conference, I would take the Passport . . . I’ve been impressed and warmed to BlackBerry again.”

“Tech Media got it Wrong”

Liron Segev, who goes as “The Techie Guy,” takes issue with Passport reviews from mainstream journalists he says are too wrapped up in iOS or Android and aren’t familiar with BlackBerry’s latest.

“I really think BlackBerry has done a very good job with this device,” he says. “I think the fact that it has a different shape [and] does so much might actually get people to pay attention.”

Going Back for Seconds

Video blogger Karl Conrad of PhoneArenahad a similar situation, where he was proven wrong on his initial assumptions, since he hadn’t realized just how productive the phone was.

Pricing and Availability

You can get your factory-unlocked BlackBerry Passport from ShopBlackBerry.com at these links:

For those outside the North American market, you can get your BlackBerry Passport directly from us at our global shopping portal HERE.

(Check with your local carrier for device compatibility)

Remember – the BlackBerry Passport has a battery capacity that exceeds all rivals in milliamp hours:*

Runtime

BlackBerry Passport

30 hours

Samsung Galaxy S5

23 hours

iPhone 6

21 hours

iPhone 6 Plus

25 hours

(*Based on third-party lab testing sponsored by BlackBerry, under 4G and 3G wireless conditions, using a mixed-usage profile. Results will vary by carrier and network conditions.)

Do you have an unboxing video or video review up? Share it with us in the comments below!

]]>http://blogs.blackberry.com/2015/03/youtubers-heap-high-praise-on-blackberry-passport-in-numerous-video-reviews/feed/0Passport_iFwordsmithtechguyTop 5 Free Resources to Help Android, iOS Users Ease the Switch to BlackBerry Passporthttp://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/09/free-resources-blackberry-passport-switch/
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/09/free-resources-blackberry-passport-switch/#respondFri, 26 Sep 2014 10:55:16 +0000http://blogs.blackberry.com/?p=22095/ Read More]]>As everyone knows by now, BlackBerry has gone back to its roots. We’ve re-focused on our core strengths – security and productivity – and the markets that can’t afford not to care about this: financial services, government and other regulated industries; Fortune 500 leaders and other power professionals, etc. It’s about tools, not toys, and our flagship device, BlackBerry Passport, is the ultimate expression of this vision.

At the same time, we understand that even if you have used BlackBerry in the past, making the switch from another platform is no trivial thing. Here’s a list of the best resources to help ease your switch to a BlackBerry Passport.

1) Discover BlackBerry Passport: e-book.

The free, new 100-page e-book, ‘Discover BlackBerry Passport: Your Guide to Working Wide’ is a great introduction to all of Passport’s exciting new features, from the spacious 4.5-inch 1,440 x 1,440 square screen, to the touch-enabled keyboard that lets you type four times more accurately than before, to the productivity-focused software features new to the BlackBerry OS 10.3 update, such as the BlackBerry Assistant, BlackBerry Blend, the built-in Amazon AppStore that offers easy access to Android apps, and more.

For those coming from Android or iOS devices, we thought of you. The e-book details numerous productivity tips and tricks for those new to the BlackBerry 10 operating system, with details of what their iOS or Android equivalent is. On-the-go professionals can browse the e-book for a comprehensive high-level overview, or search the PDF e-book for the commands and hacks that they most urgently need.

We have also created more than 15 YouTube videos that explore how each of BlackBerry Passport’s new features work. Gotta watch ’em all!

3) Free Apps

BlackBerry has two free apps that help automate moving your contacts, e-mails and other data from Android and iOS devices to BlackBerry 10 devices like the BlackBerry Passport. We’ve had BlackBerry Link for awhile. But we’ve just released the free Device Switch app to help automate the transfer of all your contacts and data to BlackBerry 10 devices like the BlackBerry Passport.

This is a one-stop shop for BlackBerry Passport resources, including the ones mentioned above, and even richer resources, such as Knowledge Base articles, and the full manual. Switching to the BlackBerry Passport can be smooth when you’re armed with all of these resources.

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Once you’ve skimmed all of these resources, check out your local carrier’s retail store to touch and try out this remarkable new device. TELUS in Canada is offering BlackBerry Passport for just $200 on contract for a limited time (in the United States, AT&T will be the carrier).

Or if you’re interested in an unlocked version, come visit our online ShopBlackBerry.com or Amazon.com to get a new, unlocked BlackBerry Passport with 32 GB for just $599. That’s $1-200 cheaper than the unlocked versions of many competing flagship devices. And with an unlocked Passport, you’ll enjoy freedom to choose the carriers of your liking, easy international roaming, and the potential to save up to US$1,000 over two years compared to an on-contract device with a mainstream carrier.

]]>http://blogs.blackberry.com/2014/09/free-resources-blackberry-passport-switch/feed/0Discover BlackBerry Passport cover screenshotericylaiDiscover BlackBerry Passport cover screenshotTeam BlackBerry New Year’s Resolution: #BeBold in 2012!http://blogs.blackberry.com/2011/12/team-blackberry-new-years-resolution-bebold-in-2012/
http://blogs.blackberry.com/2011/12/team-blackberry-new-years-resolution-bebold-in-2012/#respondThu, 29 Dec 2011 01:05:17 +0000http://blogs.blackberry.com/?p=12192/ Read More]]>Hello, #TeamBlackBerry — hope you got everything you asked for this holiday season! Thanks to everyone who entered our #BerryHoliday contest on Twitter®. We really enjoyed reading your replies and holiday wishes. Now that we’re quickly moving onto 2012, you might be wondering what’s next? We’re gonna start by taking center stage in the USA’s biggest New Year’s Eve party – Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, sponsored by BlackBerry®! And we want you to join the fun by sharing your Bold resolutions for 2012 in the comments below or by sending them to us on Twitter® at @BlackBerry using the hashtag #BeBold.

Stay tuned here, on Facebook® and on Twitter to get more details in the coming days, but to help you get into the #BeBold spirit, check out this video:

PS: Don’t forget that we will have plenty of goodies to give away between January 16th and January 27th in our #JanuBerry contest on Twitter.

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Have you ever captured something awesome on the video camera of your BlackBerry® smartphone and wanted to share it with others? Maybe you caught some footage of your dog chasing its own tail, or your friend’s funny celebration after scoring a goal during a football game. Today I’d like to provide an overview of the various options available to you when you decide to share these videos with your friends and family.

Our team has been working hard to enhance the overall multimedia experience in BlackBerry® 6, and we’ve packed a lot of changes into the upcoming release. I’m very excited to be able to provide some more details about this aspect of BlackBerry 6 today.

In pulling together this update, the multimedia team focused on delivering an intuitive multimedia experience right out of the box – so whether you are a power user or new to mobile multimedia on BlackBerry smartphones, you can easily find and use the enhanced multimedia features.

There’s too much to talk about in just one post, so with that in mind, I picked some of my favorite new BlackBerry 6 multimedia features. Look for the Inside BlackBerry team to dive deeper into some of these features in future blog posts.

Music Album Art and Discovery

The minute you’ve loaded your music library to your BlackBerry smartphone via BlackBerry Media Sync, you’ll notice that we’ve added album art virtually everywhere for instant and easy recognition of your favorite albums. You will be able to navigate your music by using the interactive carousel to swipe through the album art. You will also quickly find other selections from the same album/artist by selecting the album or artist name for the song currently playing!

Organize Your Photos

With BlackBerry 6, we will also provide multiple dynamic ways to view and organize your photos, so thousands of photos can be organized intuitively. For example, photos will be able to be grouped by event or by date. You will be able to view the full picture or a slide show of pictures with transitions. BlackBerry smartphones with touch support are designed to easily zoom in on an area of interest with the “Pinch to Zoom” feature. BlackBerry 6 will also allow you to select groups of pictures to share, copy, paste or delete.

Streaming, Sharing and Searching for Videos

Searching through videos on your BlackBerry smartphone has been made easier in BlackBerry 6 with the new thumbnail view. There will also be more ways to view videos in BlackBerry 6. You will be able to opt to play video in various sizes (Original, Fit to Screen, Full Screen), plus instantly share your videos with the world using the new integrated YouTube® video uploader. Or perhaps you want to watch some online videos – no problem! The new universal search feature in BlackBerry 6 has been designed to enable you to search Internet video sites such as YouTube, and to enjoy higher quality YouTube videos when using Wi-Fi.

New Camera Controls and Supported Scene Modes

With BlackBerry 6, we focused on perfecting the point and shoot experience. Users can capture photos quicker and better than ever before with a variety of new features in BlackBerry 6. New onscreen controls means there is no need to hunt through menus for your favorite options. You will be able to access and review camera pictures, set popular options and pick from a variety of scene modes, all directly from the camera screen. You will also be able to capture video using the video camera application on the device.

New Podcasts App!

With the BlackBerry podcasts service, users will be able to experience the convenience of searching, subscribing and playing entertaining audio and video podcasts directly from their BlackBerry smartphone. This service will be preloaded with BlackBerry 6 in North America and is completely mobile (so no PC required) – and all of the content is available for free! Stay tuned to Inside BlackBerry for an upcoming post on the BlackBerry podcasts app.

Finding New Multimedia Content and Apps

If you have not yet loaded any multimedia content onto your BlackBerry smartphone or are looking for something new, no problem. Select “Explore Music Apps”, “Explore Video Apps” or “Explore Picture Apps” from the main menu screen within the media player, and you will be provided with a direct link to quickly discover popular media apps from each of those categories from the BlackBerry App World™ storefront (app availability dependent upon your region and carrier). This is one of many ways to start enjoying media right out of the box.

BlackBerry Desktop Software and Media Sync

On top of continued support of iTunes & Windows Media® Player music sync and 2-way photo sync, BlackBerry 6 has been designed to enable you to sync videos to and from your BlackBerry smartphone (BlackBerry to PC, or PC to BlackBerry). Plus there are now greater music sync options: in addition to playlists, users will have more flexibility and will also be able to sync by individual artists or genres. Stay tuned to a future post on Inside BlackBerry about BlackBerry Desktop Software with Media Sync.

I’m very excited about the new multimedia experience that will be offered in BlackBerry 6! Post a comment and let us know of the multimedia features that you use today, or those that you’re most looking forward to in BlackBerry 6.